Job Overview:
The Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator provides pharmaceutical care to patients in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and hospital policy. This position works in collaboration with pharmacy leadership and pharmacy staff to ensure safe, cost effective, and appropriate use of medications. The Clinical Coordinator accomplishes through planning, implementing, evaluating, and monitoring the pharmacy clinical programs, assisting in Drug Usage Evaluations (DUEs), collaborating with pharmacy management and medical staff, and serving as an educator, mentor, and resource for pharmacy staff, students, and residents. Must be able to communicate clearly at all times and be able to prioritize projects to meet goals and established time frames.
Additionally, the inpatient pharmacy clinical coordinator serves as the residency program director for the acute care PGY1 pharmacy residency program hosted by Good Samaritan Hospital. The clinical coordinator is therefore well familiarized with ASHP residency program conduct and design as well as the accreditation standards for PGY1 programs.
Job Requirements:
Doctorate Degree in PharmD
Ohio Board of Pharmacy Licensure
1-2 years experience Inpatient Hospital Pharmacy
Job Responsibilities:
Collaboratively, coordinates/implements educational training and competency programs for pharmacy staff development and continuing education. Coordinates/implements new clinical pharmacy initiatives. Monitors clinical pharmacy interventions and provides feedback to staff to optimize clinical pharmacy activities.
Acts as preceptor for advanced-practice PharmD students on rotation, monitoring the student's activities and evaluating performance.
Develops and monitors the hospital's policies/procedures regarding utilization of medications in collaboration with pharmacy leadership and medical staff. Assesses pharmacists regarding safe and effective use of medication. Intervenes when necessary to ensure compliance. Provides necessary, requested information to pharmacy leadership for consideration in the staff's performance appraisals. Monitors pharmacy-managed clinical services and consults. Provides instruction/education, as necessary.
Participates in the development of the hospital's Formulary and related P&T activities. Contributes to the formulary review process by performing Drug Use Evaluations (DUEs), developing P&T presentations, and discussing findings at P&T. Monitors and manages non-formulary medication use within the hospital.
Works with nursing leadership and nursing educators to provide pertinent medication education as needed or requested. Participates in physician institute & section meetings as directed.
Oversees the program, including activities related to the recruitment, selection, instruction, supervision, mentoring, counseling, evaluation, and advancement of residents. Maintains the Postgraduate Pharmacy Residency Program within the accreditation standards set forth by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Maintains records related to program accreditation. Develops/maintains the practice site and develops/evaluates the preceptors. Serves as Chair for the Residency Advisory Committee.
Other Job-Related Information:
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills are a vital part of being an effective coordinator.
Working Conditions:
Bending - Rarely
Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating - Consistently
Continuous Learning - Consistently
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Rarely
Lifting <10 Lbs - Occasionally
Lifting 50+ Lbs - Rarely
Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Rarely
Pulling - Rarely
Pushing - Rarely
Reaching - Rarely
Reading - Consistently
Sitting - Frequently
Standing - Rarely
Stooping - Rarely
Talking - Consistently
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Frequently
Color Vision - Occasionally
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Frequently
TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:
Serve: ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service
Respect: ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS…
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS…
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community